Marthanda Varma II
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| Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma | |
|---|---|
Swathi Thirunal | |
| Successor | Ayilyam Thirunal |
| Born | 26 September 1814 |
| Died | 18 August 1860 (aged 46) |
| Consort | Nagercoil Ammachi Panapillai Amma Srimathi Madhavi Pillai Kochamma |
| Issue | Ammachi panipillai sreemathi madhavi pillai lakshmi pillai kochamma(wife of ayilyam thirunal) |
| House | Venad Swaroopam |
| Dynasty | Kulasekhara |
| Father | Changanassery Lakshmipuram Palace's Raja Raja Varma Valiya Koyil Thampuran |
| Mother | Gowri Lakshmi Bayi |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Uthram Thirunal Marthanda Varma (26 September 1814 – 18 August 1860) was the Maharajah of
Swathi Thirunal in 1846 till his demise in 1860. Known for his progressive rule, he abolished slavery in the kingdom. He was succeeded by his nephew Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal in 1860. His mother was Her Highness Maharani Gowri Lakshmi Bayi. He had three wives. The Maharajah's daughter was married by his nephew and heir Maharajah Ayilyam Thirunal
.
The Maharajah also adopted Bharani Thirunal Lakshmi Bayi and Bharani Thirunal Parvathi Bayi from the related Kolathiri royal house in 1857 after the death of his niece to perpetuate the royal line.
See also
- Swathi Thirunal
- Travancore
- Gowri Lakshmi Bayi
- T Madhava Rao
Sources
- Aiya, V.Nagam. Travancore State Manual.
- Pillai, T. K. Velu (1996). Travancore State Manual. Vol. II (2 ed.). Archived from the original on 7 May 2006. Retrieved 7 May 2006.
- Menon, Shungunny. History of Travancore.
